Water Cycle
What process contributes most to the movement of water from land to the atmosphere?
Evaporation
What affects the weather in an area?
Interactions between oceans, the atmosphere, and sunlight.
What is the smallest unit that can be considered alive?
All living things are made up of one or more cells.
Which systems interact to transport nutrients and gases in the body?
Circulatory and respiratory systems.
What is the relationship between cells and living things?
Living things are made up of cells.
In the water cycle, which two parts are driven by the force of gravity?
Precipitation and Runoff
Ocean currents are deflected due to which phenomenon?
Rotation of Earth - Coriolis Effect
Which part of the cell regulates what enters and leaves the cell?
Cell membrane
What provides evidence that different organ systems interact with each other?
Shivering in response to cold.
What evidence supports that all living things are made up of cells?
Samples of many kinds of living things should be examined under a microscope.
Describe the function of precipitation in the water cycle.
It allows water to return to the surface as rain or snow.
What major patterns of movement of air and water on Earth are the result of?
Uneven heating and the rotation of Earth.
What are organelles?
Organelles are specialized structures within a cell.
How are tissues organized within the body?
Tissues are made up of groups of cells.
How do cells from different parts of a single tree differ?
Cells from different parts of a single tree had varying structures and functions.
How does evaporation impact the water cycle?
Evaporation causes water to enter the atmosphere as vapor.
How do regions near the coast differ in climate compared to inland areas?
Oceans absorb and release heat, moderating temperatures.
How are chloroplasts and mitochondria related in plant cells?
Chloroplasts make food; mitochondria break down food for energy.
What are some subsystems of the human body?
Digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, etc.
Explain the importance of the nucleus in a cell.
The nucleus directs cellular activities and contains genetic material.
Explain how the sun's energy drives the water cycle.
The sun's energy heats water, causing it to evaporate into the atmosphere.
What is the role of solar radiation in influencing Earth's weather?
Solar radiation warms the Earth's surface and drives weather patterns.
Describe the structure and function of the cell wall in plant cells.
The cell wall provides structure and support to plant cells.
Describe how the circulatory and respiratory systems work together.
Gases exchanged in the lungs are carried by the blood.
What are the primary functions of the nucleus in both plant and animal cells?
The nucleus controls cell activities and houses DNA.